Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Ready to fuel your ambition and start a career in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance? We’re seeking applications for Kinetic’s 2025 Apprenticeship intake to start in January 2025.  

With a strong focus on providing safe, clean and reliable bus services for our customers, our Fleet Services team plays a critical role in keeping our buses in optimum condition through top quality maintenance and repairs. 

What is a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic?

As a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic apprentice, you will start your learning working on our diesel fleet. From general maintenance and repair tasks through to major engine component rebuilds, you’ll get a great variety of meaningful work across several vehicle makes and models to keep every day fresh and exciting. 

Heavy Vehicle Mechanics are one of the most in-demand trade roles in Australia. 

How does the program work?

Along your journey with us, you will be supported by our dedicated workshop staff who are keen to mentor you in high levels of technical knowledge and skills so you can thrive within the transport industry. 

On top of that, you’ll be supported to learn key interpersonal skills and leadership qualities to set you up for long-term success, with local and interstate career progression opportunities up for grabs. Hourly Payrates : Junior Apprentice $18.65/h, Adult Apprentice (+21years old) $32.87/h

What boxes do you need to tick?

• A desire to obtain Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology 
• Ability to obtain your Class C Driver’s License once of age 
• A willingness to participate in short-term inter-depot travel to facilitate technical learning experiences 
• Good written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy 
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team 
• Reliable and punctual 

About us: 

When you join the Kinetic team, it is the start of something big!  

Right now, we’re building an extensive electric bus fleet that’s charging towards net zero. We're leading the way through safe and reliable, clean and green, accessible and inclusive technology as our fleet of electric buses grows and helps us take people where they need to go. 

At Kinetic we’re the daily commute. We’re the friendly smile. And we’re the positive change the planet needs. Connecting communities every day. We’re proud of what we do, we have big goals, and we recognise the role of each team member in achieving our dream. We’re honest and authentic and challenge each other to be extraordinary.  

That’s why 100 million people choose us. Count on Kinetic for a brighter future.

Find out more at wearekinetic.com/apprentice-program 

How you apply:

Kinetic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified persons of all sexualities, genders and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, to apply.

If you’re ready for a challenging and rewarding career with us then click the 'Apply' button now!